Refuse Collector

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment in Huddersfield is seeking Refuse Collectors to join the local waste and recycling team based at Vine Street Depot. You will work outdoors collecting household and commercial waste, helping to keep communities clean and safe.

This is a physically demanding role involving lifting, walking, loading waste, and working in all weather conditions; full training and support provided. Successful candidates must be able to work as part of a team and follow health and safety

Responsibilities

• Collect household and commercial refuse, recycling, garden waste, and bulky items.
• Load and handle waste safely in line with procedures and health and safety guidelines.
• Return bins to designated locations without obstruction.
• Operate lifting equipment safely and correctly.
• Report missed bins, overflowing bins, and any service issues.
• Assist with skip collections and the delivery of bins and liners when required.
• Record basic information using in-cab technology and other systems.
• Communicate professionally with members of the public and colleagues.
• Complete timesheets, accident reports, and other records accurately.
• Support additional cleansing duties such as litter clearance, gritting, snow clearing, and environmental clean-up projects when required.

Job description

Refuse Collector

Location: Vine Street Depot, Huddersfield, HD1 6NT
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:00am - 5:00pm
Pay Rate: 13.26 PAYE / 17.14 Umbrella per hour
Job Type: Full-time, Ongoing - 4 positions available

About the Role

We are recruiting for Refuse Collectors to join a busy waste and recycling team based at Vine Street Depot in Huddersfield. You will work as part of a team collecting household and commercial waste, helping to keep local communities clean and safe.

This is a physically demanding outdoor role that involves lifting, walking, loading waste, and working in all weather conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect household and commercial refuse, recycling, garden waste, and bulky items.
• Load and handle waste safely in line with procedures and health and safety guidelines.
• Return bins to designated locations without causing obstruction.
• Operate lifting equipment safely and correctly.
• Report missed bins, overflowing bins, and any service issues.
• Assist with skip collections and the delivery of bins and liners when required.
• Record basic information using in-cab technology and other systems.
• Communicate professionally with members of the public and colleagues.
• Complete timesheets, accident reports, and other records accurately.
• Support additional cleansing duties such as litter clearance, gritting, snow clearing, and environmental clean-up projects when required.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a physically demanding role.
• Able to carry out regular lifting, bending, and walking throughout the working day.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Good communication skills and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• A good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Ability to deal with the public professionally and handle challenging situations appropriately.
• Flexible approach to work and willingness to support service needs.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for reliable, hardworking individuals who are:

• Positive and professional
• Honest and respectful
• Flexible and supportive
• Team-focused with a strong work ethic
• Committed to delivering excellent service

Full training and support will be provided. This role may require successful completion of a medical assessment due to the physical nature of the work.